MyKaiju Toy Photography

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MyKaiju Godzilla Toy Photography

Since starting Godzilla toy photography in 2014, I’ve worked to get better with each shot. I strive to capture the wonderful feelings of nostalgia when I watched Godzilla movies growing up. I call my approach Retrodrama (レトロドラマ) in which I want viewers, if just for a moment, to believe the image is an authentic movie still or a behind-the-scenes shot recreating retro drama in a diorama. It has been a great honor to work with Akihiko Gee Okamoto, Kazuma Matsubara, Jeremy Soles (Summit Kaiju International) and X-Plus Co. Ltd. And a special thanks to Master Yuji Sakai.

MyKaiju X-Plus Yuji Sakai Godzilla 1984 Box Art
X-Plus Toho 30cm Series

Yuji Sakai Modeling Collection Godzilla (1984)

Released in Februrary 2024 as a Wonder Festival 2024 TV (Winter)

Yuji Sakai Modeling Collection Godzilla (1984) “Shinjuku Fukutoshin Battle” Soft Vinyl Assembly Kit 酒井ゆうじ造形コレクション ゴジラ(1984) 「新宿副都心決戦」 ソフビ組立キット released February 2024

MyKaiju X-Plus Yuji Sakai Godzilla 1954 Box Art Final Draft
X-Plus Toho 30cm Series

Yuji Sakai Modeling Collection Godzilla (1954)

Released in July 2023 as a Godzilla Store TV exclusive and featured on the Godzilla Store Spring Figure Festival on YouTube in July 2023. (Created in collaboration with Summit Kaiju International)

Yuji Sakai Modeling Collection Godzilla (1954) “King of the Monsters Godzilla” Soft Vinyl Assembly Kit 酒井ゆうじ造形コレクション ゴジラ(1954) 「怪獣王ゴジラ」 ソフビ組立キット released in July 2023

Toho 30cm Series Yuji Sakai Modeling Collection Godzilla (2002) “Battle in the Storm” Soft Vinyl Assembly Kit Godzilla Store Limited Edition
X-Plus Toho 30cm Series

Yuji Sakai Modeling Collection Godzilla (2002)

Released in September 2022 as a Godzilla Store TV exclusive and featured on the Godzilla Store Spring Figure Festival on YouTube in May 2022. (Created in collaboration with Summit Kaiju International)

Toho 30cm Series Yuji Sakai Modeling Collection Godzilla (2002) “Battle in the Storm” Soft Vinyl Assembly Kit Godzilla Store Limited Edition「東宝30cmシリーズ 酒井ゆうじ造形コレクション ゴジラ(2002)「嵐の中の攻防」ソフビ組み立てキット ゴジラ・ストア限定版」released in September 2022

X-Plus Yuji Sakai Collection Godzilla 1991 All Soft Vinyl Assembly Kit
X-Plus Toho 30cm Series

Yuji Sakai Modeling Collection Godzilla (1991)

Released during the Winter Wonder Festival 2021. (Created in collaboration with Summit Kaiju International)

X-Plus Toho 30cm Series Yuji Sakai Modeling Collection Godzilla (1991) Hokkaido Ver. Soft Vinyl Kit (東宝30cmシリーズ 酒井ゆうじ造形コレクション ゴジラ(1991) 北海道Ver.ソフビキット)

Yuji Sakai Best Collection Godzilla (2004) Poster Version “Goodbye, Godzilla”
X-Plus

Yuji Sakai Best Collection Godzilla (2004) Poster Version

Released in September 2022 as a Godzilla Store TV exclusive and featured on the Godzilla Store Spring Figure Festival on YouTube in May 2022.

Yuji Sakai Best Collection Godzilla (2004) Poster Version “Goodbye, Godzilla” 酒井ゆうじベストワークスセレクション ゴジラ(2004)ポスターバージョン 「さらば、ゴジラ。」

Toho 30cm Series Yuji Sakai Collection Godzilla 1995 Soft Vinyl Kit Clear Yellow Version
X-Plus Toho 30cm Series

Yuji Sakai Modeling Collection Godzilla (1995)

Released in Japan at Wonder Festival 2020 Winter (February 8, 2020). (Created in collaboration with Summit Kaiju International)

Yuji Sakai Modeling Collection Godzilla 1995 Soft Vinyl Kit Clear Yellow Version (2020) (東宝30㎝シリーズ 酒井ゆうじ造形コレクション ゴジラ1995 ソフビ組立キット クリアイエローVer.)

X-Plus MechaGodzilla Bionic Monster Soft Vinyl Assembly Kit
X-Plus Toho Large Monster Series

MechaGodzilla

Released in Japan on Godzilla Day (November 3, 2019). (Created in collaboration with Summit Kaiju International)

X-Plus Shonen-Ric Toho Daikaiju Series MechaGodzilla Soft Vinyl Assembly Kit (エクスプラス 少年リック 東宝大怪獣シリーズ メカゴジラ ソフビ組立キット)

G-Fan #111
Daikaiju Enterprise

G-FAN #111 Cover Art (Winter 2015)

G-FAN is a quarterly fanzine (fan magazine) devoted to coverage of Godzilla and other Japanese monsters.

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Kaiju Canvas
Robo7 logo
Spiral Toy
Artisan Dynasty Godzilla 2019

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The Godzilla toy photography service of John Ruffin & 5937 Design with 20+ years of design experience and an excellent working knowledge of industry-leading design software. Looking for a Godzilla toy photographer contact me at [email protected]

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